Potholes

Information about potholes and how to report a problem. We, as the Highway Authority, have responsibility for the maintenance and repair of the Highway.

Potholes Caused by Bad Weather

We are currently planning a work programme of repairs to deal with the rise in the number of potholes following the recent extreme winter conditions. We have, over the last few weeks, inspected our main road network which generally comprises the gritted routes and as a result of these inspections have identified a schedule of repairs.

To ensure customers are aware of our intended work programme we list below the locations to be repaired this week, which will be regularly updated.

Week Commencing 15th March 2010

• Bosworth Drive
• Moorend Avenue
• Coleshill Road
• Elmdon Road /Lane
• Barston Lane
• Oldwich Lane /West
• Illshaw Heath Road

We are sure the travelling public will appreciate that during this period it will take a little time to repair all of the priority potholes; this may mean that some potholes are not treated as quickly as we would like and we would therefore ask drivers to take care on our roads at this time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pothole?

A pothole is where the surface of the road or footway has been eroded and a hollow has formed.

How do I report a pothole?

Use the Report a Pothole form attached above on the right.

Or contact our Neighbourhood Management Team:

Telephone : 0121 704 6547

Email:

For Bickenhill, Kingshurst and Fordbridge, Castle Bromwich, Chelmsley Wood and Smithswood. Email: neighbourhoodmanagementarea1@solihull.gov.uk

For Elmdon, Lyndon, Olton, Silhill, St Alphege and Shirley East/West/South. Email: neighbourhoodmanagementarea2@solihull.gov.uk

For Blythe, Dorridge and Hockley Heath, Knowle and Meriden. Email: neighbourhoodmanagementarea3@solihull.gov.uk

How quickly will the pothole be repaired?

We will look at the pothole and decide the risk it poses to road users. This is difficult to judge since all potholes present some risk. The factors to be taken into account include size and depth of pothole; traffic type, speed and volume; road alignment and visibility and also the position in relation to road width.